Comparing Ritalin vs Amantadine
Ritalin | Amantadine |
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Ritalin (methylphenidate) | Amantadine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD, Narcolepsy. Ritalin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Amantadine may be used to treat dyskinesia or reduce the number of OFF episodes in those with Parkinson's disease (PD) OR in the treatment or prevention of Influenza A viral infection. Nausea... View more |
Related suggestions ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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More about Ritalin (methylphenidate) | More about Amantadine | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Ritalin has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 219 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Amantadine has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 52 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Ritalin side effects in more detail. |
See also: amantadine side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Ritalin prices |
View all amantadine prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other methylphenidate brands include: Adhansia XR, Aptensio XR, Concerta, Cotempla XR-ODT, Daytrana, Jornay PM, Metadate CD, Methylin, Methylin ER, QuilliChew ER, Quillivant XR, Relexxii, Ritalin LA View more | Gocovri, Osmolex ER | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
4 hours |
19 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 198 drugs are known to interact with Ritalin:
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A total of 127 drugs are known to interact with amantadine:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
December 05, 1955 |
February 14, 1968 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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